Open Poetry #8 |
have you ever seen a tree |
Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
....and she muses about trees when her mind is not busy stuck in a computer lol I am nothing more these days than reaching out soaking in everything I see growing to be sure or so it seems but I have no friends no enemies either no I just have no time day and night I funnel knowledge nonstop growth until I my leaves on top feel ready to drop yet my roots hold me tight but have you ever seen a tree that lifts up its skirts and just walks away? that is my dilemma and just how did I get to be a tree anyway that everyone leans on I am strong? I am shade and comfort from the heat I am shelter? my bows almost break from the effort of caring I am nurture? when do I let go so they may form roots of their own when do I mature enough to stand alone? I am thirsty too who waters me? do things ever get to be too much for a tree I mean do you think they ever have had just too much have you ever seen a tree that just up and walks away? |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This tree keeps threatening to...lol...hugs for you, because I think I understand...and now I guess it's official...I am a tree hugger... |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
corazan, this is really a fantastic metaphor.... your writing is haunting and so full of imagery and emotion.... this one has a distrubing quality about it.... i know how all of this feels.... somehow i'm not surprised that you would again write something that touched me so deeply.... i identify with this one so much... i wish i wrote this... it is a fine piece of work.... will write later today |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corazon, another amazing piece by your pen. Maybe just upping and walking away to a new forest is what you need to do. We got wonderful forests in Canada.... Great poem Parker |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
nuther tree hugger... HuggsZzzzz |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
thanks serenity...yep threaten I do...maybe someday lol doreen, thank you so much...glad you liked haleyja...have missed you...might just have to go look at your trees someday lr...hugs back..... |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Me too, Me too wanna hug a tree... regards, sudhir |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Take it one step further and the poor tree becomes a computer manual...guess that means I was once a tree, so you myst have been as well...so how many trees are now writing poetry...hmmmm...I hate it when you make me think... Big HUSG "If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them." |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
I really like this poem very much, all us trees have to be planted by the river of life, and be rooted in the rock. I like your analogy as it can be so true. |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
Sudhir...thank you...hugs back rg....lol@make you think.....and lol@computer manual.....yep...maybe we came from the same forest and that's why we think so much alike septsong...thank you so much for your kind comments |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Your roots grow deep and strong in this one. Wonderful creation and a real pleasure to read. Allow me to water the ground around you. |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
well don't like to give artificial resperation to this one...but...I didn't see mark's comment yesterday and it is so sweet I had to say thank you....and yep the offer of water is much appreciated |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Great job, Twiggy. *EG* (See... that's what you get for doubting you have friends... *G*) I didn't hate you for being a one and only... and I didn't even hate you for being so damn gorgeous!!! *G* But I'm going to have to hate you if you keep writing so well... jealousy is such an unattractive attribute! LOL |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I am SO glad you brought this one back. I HAE it when one of yours gets by me! I've always considered you a tree, Corazon. Beautiful limbs, subtle bark, roots untouched by Clairol and squirrels can find a home in you. If you ever need a little sap, call me I wish for the day you are a Royal Palm and not a weeping willow The poem is terrific..... |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
suthern [email protected] can you impart that tidbit to my bathroom scale? lol and don't worry...bout my writing...I have been as uninspired as a piece of bark lately...sigh bal...lol@sap, and yep... sure will call you if I need some..... no really thanks my friend |
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